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Step 4:  Using any WigJig, a 5/16 inch Super Peg and two metal pegs position the Super Peg in the jig.  Place one of the metal pegs near the Super Peg, leaving enough room so that the loop in the wire can fit over the peg and has room next to the Super Peg.  The outer row of the WigJig Cyclops works perfectly for this design, as shown at right.  Wrap the wire component around the Super Peg.  With 1/2 hard wire, you will need to wrap slightly more than one full loop around the Super Peg.  Position the second metal peg to indicate how far you wrapped the wire.  Remove from the jig and finish the piece by hand.

Classic Hoop Earrings jewelry making project, step 4

Step 4

Completed Classic Hoop Earrings jewelry making project   Finished Classic Hoop Earrings jewelry making project
Finished Hoop Earrings

 Step 5:  Round the end of the wire using a Cup Bur (the part that goes through the ear.)  Add an ear clutch and the Classic Hoop Earrings are completed. 
One alternative configuration for these earrings is to add a bead dangle to the loop in these earrings.  This alternative is shown at right.

Please remember that Artistic Wire is shown in these pictures because it is easy to photograph.  Do not use Artistic Wire to make these earrings.  Use only gold, gold-filled, sterling silver or stainless steel for ear wires like these. 

 

Beaded Alternative to Classic Hoop
Alternative Configuration

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This WigJig jewelry making project is provided as part of WigJig University - College of Jewelry Making Designs.  We try to provide interesting jewelry projects using beads, jewelry wire and other jewelry supplies.  We hope that these pictures will provide you enough information for you to complete this project.  Some of the skills and techniques have not been discussed here.  For beginners, we suggest that you visit our Beginners Start Here pages. These pages discuss the skills necessary for making jewelry in the detail that beginners need. We also suggest that beginners to jewelry might need to visit the WigJig University College of Jewelry Techniques for additional information about some of the skills and techniques shown. 

 Most, but not all of the jewelry supplies shown here can be purchased in our WigJig store.  We try to have a complete selection of jewelry supplies in our store including chain, wire, glass beads, findings, watches, tools, etc.